Green Eggs Ham Cups (Print Version)

Savory ham cups filled with fluffy spinach-infused eggs and melted cheese, perfect for a bright morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs Mixture

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
03 - 1/4 cup milk
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

06 - 6 large round slices deli ham
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional for garnish
09 - Cooking spray or butter for greasing

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Place eggs, spinach, milk, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until spinach is finely pureed and mixture turns green.
03 - Gently press one slice of ham into each muffin cup to form a cup shape.
04 - Sprinkle a small amount of cheddar cheese into the bottom of each ham cup.
05 - Divide the green egg mixture evenly among the ham cups, filling approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Top each cup with remaining cheddar cheese.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until eggs are set and puffed.
08 - Let cool for 2 minutes. Carefully remove from muffin tin and garnish with chives if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids will eat their spinach without the usual negotiations because, well, it's literally green eggs.
  • These individual cups mean everyone gets their own perfect portion with crispy ham edges and melty cheese pockets.
  • They're genuinely quick to make on busy mornings and disappear just as fast.
02 -
  • The spinach must be completely pureed or it'll create a mealy texture that no one enjoys—don't trust your blender's first pass, give it an extra few pulses.
  • Overbaking is your enemy here; pull them out when they still have a tiny jiggle because residual heat continues the cooking process and keeps them tender instead of rubbery.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to divide the egg mixture evenly—it's faster than pouring and guarantees consistent cooking across all cups.
  • If your ham slices keep shrinking away from the sides, they're cooking too fast; lower your oven temperature to 325°F and add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
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